Lake Wedowee is a premier lake in Randolph County, AL, known for its exceptional water clarity, deep-water access, and expansive shoreline perfect for private retreats.
Lake Wedowee, also known as the R.L. Harris Reservoir, is a prominent lake in the Southeast, spanning 10,660 acres with 367 miles of shoreline. Known for its depth and clarity, it reaches up to 135 feet at its deepest point. The lake is a popular destination for those seeking privacy and acreage, with many properties offering significant distance between neighbors. Recreational activities include boating, fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and striped bass, and paddling in quiet coves. The lake is managed by Alabama Power, which oversees shoreline structures and a seasonal winter drawdown that lowers water levels by approximately eight feet. The surrounding area, located in Randolph County, offers a small-town pace of life with proximity to both Atlanta and Birmingham, each roughly 90 miles away.
4,299 people live in Lake Wedowee, where the median age is 51.6 and the average individual income is $37,796. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Lake Wedowee, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Lake Wedowee Shopette, Nelson’s Wings, and Krispy Krunchy Chicken.
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| Dining | 1.11 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.27 miles | 11 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.31 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.32 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.38 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.38 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 2.4 miles | 6 reviews | 1.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 2.41 miles | 4 reviews | 2.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 2.41 miles | 11 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.42 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.42 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.35 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.54 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.09 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.17 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.37 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.37 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.37 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.42 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 2.27 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.28 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.34 miles | 5 reviews | 2.6/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.39 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.42 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Lake Wedowee has 1,938 households, with an average household size of 2.18. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lake Wedowee do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 4,299 people call Lake Wedowee home. The population density is 31 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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